bacteria + archaea Flashcards
what kind of bonds does archaea have?
ether bonds
what kind of bonds do bacteria have?
esther bonds
which one shares features with eukaryotes?
archaea
domain archaea have what kind of lipids
unique membranes
how many phyla do bacteria have?
roughly 50
which bacteria or archaea prefers moderate conditions?
bacteria
do archaea prefer moderate or harsh conditions?
harsh conditions
metabolic features of bacteria are only….
half understood
extremophiles
can only survive in harsh conditions
horizontal gene transfer
movement of one gene to another to increase diversity
cyanobacteria display the most….
diversity
what are cyano bacteria necessary in?
prodution of organic carbon and nitrogen and oxygen fixing
how many prokaryotic genes have been involved in horizontal gene transfer?
80%
what are the similar characteristics of bacteria and archaea
small size, rapid growth, and simple cell structure
what is the thykaloid?
ingrowths of plasma membranes
what does the thykaloid do?
increase surface area for photosynthesis
magnetosomes
magnetic crystals that can locate low oxygen habitats
cellular structures can do
all sorts of things, like adjust buyoancy